VGF Products

Description

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a peptide that plays a key role in the differentiation and survival of neurons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS). VGF is a peptide synthesized and secreted by neurons and is upregulated by NGF in the PC12 cell line. VGF is widely expressed in both the PNS and CNS, but is especially abundant in the adult hypothalamus. VGF plays an essential role in how the brain regulates energy expenditure and body weight. Its expression is rapidly induced by injury, the circadian clock, and neuronal activity.

Bioinformatics

Entrez	381677 Mouse 7425 Human 83612 Rat
Uniprot	NP_003369 Human O15240 Human
Product By Gene ID	7425
Alternate Names	neuro-endocrine specific protein VGF neurosecretory protein VGF VGF nerve growth factor inducible